237 results for 'Virgil'

Virgil's Aeneid brings the epic poem to a close with a single combat between its two main characters. This detailed commentary explores Virgil's portrayal of the opposing champions, his use and...

Virgil's Eclogues by Virgil is a collection of poems that showcases the Roman poet's mastery of language and form. Composed over three years at around thirty, these elegant variations on the pastoral...

Virgil Wander's life took an unexpected turn when his car plunged into icy Lake Superior. He survived, but something was amiss - his language and memory were altered, leaving him in a world that no...

Beatrice and Virgil is a thought-provoking novel about an extraordinary journey. A mysterious parcel sets the story in motion, leading to a surprising destination that challenges readers'...

The Eclogues: A Comprehensive Guide to Virgil's Pastoral Poems This commentary provides a thorough exploration of Virgil's ten short pastorals, considered among the most renowned poems in Latin...

Virgil's poems offer a profound exploration of imperialism and the individual's relationship with the State. From short pastoral pieces to the epic "Aeneid", his work showcases a series of ambitious...

The Death of Virgil A Novel by Hermann Broch is a profound meditation on life and death, set against the backdrop of ancient Rome. Begun while the author was imprisoned in a German concentration...

Virgil's Aeneid is an epic tale that has shaped the Western world for centuries. The story follows Aeneas as he flees the ashes of Troy and founds the city of Rome, forever changing its course. This...

The Georgics, written by Virgil between 37 and 30 B.C.E., is a poem that celebrates human accomplishment in difficult circumstances, and the beauty of nature. Newly translated by poet and translator...

Virgil's Aeneid I sets the stage for an epic tale of love and destiny. After being shipwrecked on the coast of North Africa, Aeneas meets Dido, the Phoenician queen building a city that will become...

Aeneidos: Liber Secundus by Virgil is a poetic work that explores the themes of love, duty, and fate. Written in Latin, this translation presents the second book of Virgil's epic poem, Aeneid...

Virgil's Aeneid IV presents a pivotal moment in the epic poem, as Dido's love for Aeneas is ignited by the goddesses Juno and Venus. Their union is short-lived, however, as Jupiter sends Mercury to...

Virgil's Aeneid: A Critical Description by Kenneth Quinn is a thought-provoking analysis of Virgil's epic poem. This book provides a detailed and structured approach to understanding the Aeneid,...

Virgil's Aeneid: A Guide to Understanding the Epic Poem This guide provides a comprehensive introduction to Virgil's Aeneid, helping readers engage with the poem's depth and beauty. David Ross offers...

Virgil's Aeneid II: A Selection is an OCR-endorsed edition covering the Latin AS and A-Level prescriptions of Virgil's Aeneid Book 2. This selection includes full Latin text, commentary, and...

Virgil Flowers investigates a miracle and a murder in this thrilling new novel from John Sandford. In a small Minnesota town, a scheme to put Wheatfield on the map leads to unexpected consequences...

Conington's Virgil Aeneid is a six-part paperback edition of Virgil's epic poem, featuring John Conington's commentary and index. This reissue offers an affordable introduction to the work, with new...

The Cambridge Companion to Virgil provides an in-depth exploration of the life, work, and legacy of one of Latin literature's most significant figures. This expanded and updated volume covers...

Virgil's Aeneid I and II is an epic poem that tells the story of Aeneas' journey from Troy to Italy. This edition provides a comprehensive guide for those who have completed an introductory course in...

Virgil: The Aeneid by K. W. Gransden and S. J. Harrison is a comprehensive guide to Virgil's epic poem, exploring its historical setting, poetic sensibility, and enduring influence on European...

Virgil's Aeneid XII: A Selection is an OCR-endorsed publication from Bloomsbury Academic, providing a comprehensive guide to the final book of Virgil's Roman epic. This edition includes full Latin...

A contemporary translation of Virgil's masterpiece, this verse version brings the Aeneid to life in English.Translated by Allen Mandelbaum, this edition offers a fresh and detailed understanding of...

The Aeneid of Virgil by Robert Deryck Williams is a study that sets the epic poem within its historical literary context. This analysis explores how Virgil related his own world to the experience of...

A remote fishing tournament in northern Minnesota turns deadly when a woman is shot while kayaking at a women-only resort. Virgil Flowers is called to investigate and soon discovers a complex web of...

Virgil's Opera recognovit brevique adnotatione critica instruxit R. A. B. Mynors is a scholarly edition of the poet's work, presented in the Oxford Classical Texts series. This collection features...

Virgil Dalton's sleepy hometown is facing change, but nothing could have prepared him for the shocking events that unfold. A woman fleeing her life falls from an overpass onto his car, leaving...

Virgil: Aeneid VII-XIIThis second volume of R. Deryck Williams' classic edition of the Aeneid covers books VII and XII, featuring the Latin text with an English introduction, extensive commentary,...

Virgil's Gaze: A New Reading of the Aeneid By Joseph D Reed, Princeton University Press, 2016 The Aeneid presents a complex and multifaceted portrait of Roman identity. In this thought-provoking...

Virgil Flowers is tasked with investigating a murder at a local university, where a renowned professor was found dead in the library. With no leads, no evidence, and a media frenzy surrounding the...

Virgil's Aeneid: A Student Reader by Ashley Carter is an ideal resource for students looking to improve their Latin reading skills and understanding of Virgil's epic poem. This reader features...

Virgil's Elements: A Poem of Science and Pessimism The Georgics is a poem that explores the power and ultimate failure of knowledge. Professor Ross examines the science that Virgil knew and used,...

Virgil: Selections from the Aeneid provides accessible translations for GCSE students. The translated extracts are linked by commentaries that continue the narrative and discuss points in the text...

Percival Everett by Virgil Russell A Novel is a complex exploration of narrative and identity. A man visits his aging father in a nursing home, where he discovers that his father has written a novel...

Homer's Iliad and Odyssey are widely regarded as cornerstones of Western literature. This study by Richard Jenkyns offers a fresh perspective on these ancient epics, exploring themes such as heroism...

Aeneas: Virgil's Epic Retold for Younger Readers by Emily Frenkel is a fresh retelling of an ancient hero's journey. Two thousand years ago, Virgil wrote about Aeneas' adventures from Troy to the...

Aeneid VIII presents a pivotal moment in the mythological foundation of Rome, with significant implications for the future Augustan regime. As tensions between the Latins and Aeneas' Trojan forces...

Virgil's Aeneid XI provides a pivotal moment in the epic poem, detailing the aftermath of intense fighting and the resumption of battle after a temporary truce. This edition includes an extensive...

Percival Everett by Virgil Russell is a complex exploration of narrative and identity. A man visits his ageing father in a nursing home, where his father writes a novel that reflects their...

Virgil's Aeneid Book 4: A Study Guide Book four of Virgil's epic poem is marked by intense emotions and tragic events. Aeneas, destined to found Roman culture, leaves his beloved Dido, leading to her...

A comprehensive study guide to Virgil's epic poem, The Aeneid. Written by Intelligent Education, this guide offers in-depth explanation and analysis of the work, exploring its historical context and...

Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers team up to crack an unsolvable case in this new novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author John Sandford. When federal judge Alex Sand and his two young sons are...

Carthage in Virgil's Aeneid: Staging the Enemy under AugustusThis book explores how the ancient Roman historian used the history and myth of Rome's major success against external enemies,...

Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers team up to crack an unsolvable case in this new novel by John Sandford. When federal judge Alex Sand and his two young sons are shot in cold blood at their family...

Virgil's Aeneid is one of the most famous and enduring works of classical literature. Its opening lines have been passed down for centuries, and its influence can be seen in many areas of Western...

Virgil Thomson's Collected Songs for High Voice presents a unique blend of traditionalism and abstract poetry. Composed between 1926 and 1974, these songs showcase the composer's Americana style and...

Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers team up to investigate a deadly maritime case. An off-duty Coast Guardsman reports suspicious activity from a nearby boat, which leads to the killing of three...

Virgil's Bucolica is a foundational work of Italian poetry, drawing on the Greek pastoral tradition. This edition, first published in 1977, provides a comprehensive commentary on the Eclogues,...

The Epic Successors of Virgil: A Study in the Dynamics of a Tradition by Philip R. Hardie This study explores the use of Virgil's epic poem, the Aeneid, as a foundation for later Roman epics. The...

The Aeneid is a masterpiece of Latin poetry, written by Virgil in the 1st century BC. This revised edition brings together Virgil's perfect hexameters in a single volume, offering a glimpse into the...

Virgil's epic poem tells the story of Rome's legendary origins, tracing the ashes of Troy to the destiny of world dominion. The poem balances an optimistic vision of Rome's greatness with a tragic...

Aeneas, the legendary hero of the Trojan War, sets out on a perilous journey to fulfill his destiny as the founder of Rome. As he navigates treacherous seas and entangles himself in a tragic love...

Virgil's epic poem tells the story of Aeneas, a man caught between love, duty, and fate. Fleeing the ashes of Troy, he embarks on a journey to fulfill his destiny as the founder of Rome, navigating...

The Aeneid tells the story of Aeneas, a survivor of the sack of Troy, and his seven year journey to Italy, where he founded Rome. This epic poem is a tale of defeat and exile, of love and war.Written...

Famous Men of Ancient Times brings together the lives and achievements of the most influential figures from ancient history. This concise and engaging collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the...

The Aeneid is a supreme Roman epic that has inspired many of the great European poets. Written in Latin, it is the greatest poem in the language and a masterpiece of ancient literature.The poem tells...

Virgil Flowers investigates a miracle and a murder in the latest thriller from John Sandford. In the small town of Pinion, Minnesota, a scheme to put the town on the map takes a deadly turn. With the...

Virgil Caudill's life has been shaped by his brother Boyd's reckless ways. Now, with Boyd dead and everyone knowing who did it, Virgil is forced to confront his own path. A journey through the...

The Eclogues and Georgics is a collection of two of Virgil's most celebrated works, showcasing his mastery of poetry and his deep understanding of the natural world.Composed over two decades, these...

Aeneid by VirgilA modern translation of the first half of Virgil's great national epic, presented in a handsome volume with atmospheric illustrations.Translated by David Hadbawnik and accompanied by...

Virgil Wounded Horse is the local enforcer on the Rosebud Native American Reservation in South Dakota. When justice is denied by the American legal system or the tribal council, Virgil is hired to...

Virgil's Aeneid IX continues to be a cornerstone for students studying Latin. First published in 1955 by Macmillan, this edition remains a trusted resource for tackling Virgil's poetry. J.L...

Virgil Flowers faces double trouble in this exceptional thriller. A storm is brewing at the Minnesota zoo, where two large Siberian tigers have vanished from their cage. Authorities are concerned...

Virgil: Aeneid I-VI by Virgil This is the first volume of R. Deryck Williams' classic edition of the Aeneid, covering books I-VI. It includes the Latin text, accompanied by an English introduction,...

Virgil's Aeneid II offers a unique insight into one of the most celebrated works of Latin poetry. This new edition provides students with a comprehensive introduction to Book II, featuring Virgil's...

Virgil Colvin, a retired homicide detective, has left his past behind to relive memories of his honeymoon in Greece. However, his tranquil retreat is disrupted by a violent earthquake and the...

The Aeneidos, a detailed commentary on the sixth book of Virgil's epic poem, is presented in English translation by Roland Gregory Austin. First published in 1986, this volume provides a...

Two bodies in two days. One is murder, the other suicide. Virgil Flowers' investigation uncovers a dark history that leads him into the heart of the Minnesota farm community.The connection between...

In one day, four lives intersect in unexpected ways. Virgil Salinas is shy and kindhearted, feeling out of place in his loud family. Valencia Somerset is smart, brave, and secretly lonely, with a...

Static: Up All Night by Lamar Giles Virgil Hawkins is struggling to move on from his recent break-up. His best friend Richie suggests attending a music festival as a distraction, but things take an...

The Aeneid, a masterpiece of Latin poetry, is brought to life in this complete translation by renowned poet and translator David Ferry. With his signature style, Ferry renders Virgil's formal lines...

Translated into English for the first time, Virgil's Eclogae Lingua presents ten pastoral poems that are considered some of the earliest authentic works by this renowned Roman poet. The original...

The Essential Aeneid by Virgil is a comprehensive and accessible translation of the epic poem. Stanley Lombardo's abridgment preserves the original work's arc and weight, presenting major books in...

Virgil's masterpiece, Eneida, is a poetic recreation of epic literature that spans different narrative threads. At its core lies the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who survived Troy's fall, alongside...

Summer's idea of a perfect date is playing with lightweights in the safety of her club, Dark Haven. However, when she meets Virgil, a tough cop who wins her in a sub-roping game, their encounter...

This collection of poems by Virgil is considered culturally important and forms part of our shared knowledge heritage. As it falls within the public domain in many countries, you are free to copy and...

The Aeneid, a masterpiece of Latin poetry, is brought to life in this complete translation by renowned poet and translator David Ferry. With his signature genius, Ferry renders Virgil's formal,...

Virgil van Dijk's story is one of determination and self-belief. From struggling to secure his first professional contract to overcoming serious illness, he faced numerous challenges that could have...

Virgil's Georgics brings to life the joys and challenges of rural life in ancient Italy. This poem is both an agricultural manual and a powerful allegory, offering a vivid portrait of the land, its...

Dante's Inferno begins on Good Friday in the year 1300, as he wanders through a dark forest and loses his way. It is here that he encounters the ghost of the poet Virgil, who promises to lead him...

Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers are tasked with tracking down a ruthless killer who will stop at nothing to keep the past buried. The case begins with the brutal stabbing of Doris Grandfelt, an...

The Aeneid, written by Virgil, is a masterpiece of Latin literature that tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan prince who overcomes war, suffering and hardship to lay the foundations of the Roman...

Ovid's Metamorphoses is a masterpiece of ancient Roman literature that explores the transformative power of myth and storytelling. In Book XIV, Ovid takes his epic journey into Italy, weaving...

Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, Two Moons Volume 1: The Iron Noose is a horror series that delves into the darker aspects of human nature. Young soldier Virgil Morris finds...

The Worldview Guide for The Aeneid by Louis Markos provides an aesthetic and thematic Christian perspective on Virgil's masterpiece. This guide offers a balanced view of the epic poem, exploring its...

Fourth Year Latin is the final volume of the Henle Latin Series, a comprehensive four-year course designed to lead students systematically through the fundamentals of the language and on to an...

Virgil Redstar has spent most of his life at Whistle Rock Ranch, where he's honed his skills as a horse breeder and trainer. A recent promotion to foreman provides him with a sense of stability, but...

Aeneas, the legendary hero of Troy, embarks on an incredible journey to fulfill his destiny as the founder of Rome. His voyage takes him through stormy seas and entangles him in a tragic love affair,...

Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers team up to investigate a deadly maritime case in this new novel from John Sandford. An off-duty Coast Guardsman reports suspicious activity from a nearby boat,...

Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers are tasked with tracking down a ruthless killer who will stop at nothing to keep their past buried. A brutal stabbing in an urban park has left a trail of...

Virgil's Georgics: A Poem of the Land This poem is a glorious celebration of the natural world, combining practical wisdom with exuberant fantasy and eulogies to the rhythms of nature. Written in a...

Aeneid Book VIII by Virgil is a pivotal work in the epic poem, featuring Aeneas's visit to the site of future Rome and his encounter with Hercules and Cacus. This volume also explores the complex...

Jasmine Nights is a vibrant coming-of-age novel that explores the complexities of identity and culture in 1960s Thailand. At its heart is Little Frog, a young boy who lives with his maiden aunts...

The Aeneid by Virgil is an epic tale of adventure and transformation. Translated by J. W. Mackail, this beautifully bound edition features an afterword by Coco Stevenson. In the story, Aeneas, a...

Frederick Holland Dewey's interlinear translation of Virgil's epic poem is presented in this paperback edition.This translation provides a clear and accessible rendering of the original Latin text,...

The Art of the Aeneid by William S. Anderson is an in-depth exploration of Virgil's epic poem, providing detailed examinations of each of its books and offering notes, suggestions for further...

The fourth book of Virgil's epic poem is presented here in its entirety. This text includes a detailed commentary to aid understanding.Written in 1982, this edition features the original work as...

Dante Alighieri's Purgatorio is a profound exploration of human nature and redemption. In this second installment of Mary Jo Bang's innovative translation of The Divine Comedy, Dante embarks on a...

The Innocents by Ace Atkins A shocking crime in a small Mississippi county sets off a chain reaction of events that exposes dark secrets and lies. When 17-year-old Milly Jones is found walking down...

Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers team up to investigate a mysterious maritime case. An off-duty Coast Guardsman spots suspicious activity from a nearby boat, which is later found to be involved in...

The Aeneid Book 6 by Patricia A. Johnston is a scholarly translation of the sixth book of Virgil's epic poem, accompanied by an introduction and commentary. This volume provides a detailed analysis...